Monthly Archives: October 2019

Responding to the Prime Minister’s threats to pull the Withdrawal Bill, Liberal Democrat Shadow Brexit Secretary, Tom Brake, said: “The Tory government’s threat to pull the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, if they lose the vote on their rushed timetable, is childish … Continue reading →

The Liberal Democrats have today written to the Prime Minister and demanded he confirm if the Conservative Government has sanctioned any intelligence gathering or surveillance on MPs and, if so, on what legal basis. The calls follow briefings from a … Continue reading →

At midnight tonight the deadline will pass for the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive to prevent changes to legislation on abortion and same-sex marriage. Following this, the Government must legislate for abortion and equal marriage in Northern Ireland. As the … Continue reading →

Leader of the Liberal Democrats Jo Swinson has today announced an expanded Shadow Cabinet. New MPs Luciana Berger and Phillip Lee will take on Health, Wellbeing and Social Care and Justice respectively. Angela Smith has been appointed Shadow Secretary of … Continue reading →

Leader of the Liberal Democrats Jo Swinson has demanded the Prime Minister “obey the law and send a letter asking for an extension to Article 50” following votes in the House of Commons today. Leader of the Liberal Democrats Jo … Continue reading →